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Kristen Leigh Smith

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Merrimac, MA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

25 years

Location

Merrimac, MA

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Kristen Smith is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously spent 12 years at both Axial Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. She also holds a role as a fixed insurance sales agent affiliated with Axial Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals offering a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Merrimac, MA

Merrimac MA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Massachusetts · Texas

Work history

25 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Axial Financial Group

2014 - 2026 • 12 years

Burlington, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

2014 - 2026 • 12 years

Waltham, MA

Morgan Stanley

2010 - 2013 • 3 years

Middleton, MA

Quick & Reilly, Inc.

2003 - 2003 • 1 year

Burlington, MA

Disclosures

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